TGT On Topic 234: Rules as Written

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This week we talk about the rules. As they are written. You know, the game because the game are the rules. As written. But when is it ok to ignore the rules as written? Chris says whenever you want. Other people (everyone?) disagree and say, "Play it right or don't play it at all!" - who's right? Chris ofcourse. (hmm, I wonder who writes these notes, and can these notes, as written, ever be wrong? No! Paradox!!!?) OH! If you like our podcast, vote for us here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame And if you want an example of how hard it is to write rules, then this video is the best thing on the internet. Seriously, just watch it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct-lOOUqmyY Oh, and watch this too, because, you need to smile more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U74wUO54Sdg If you want to enter our 2021 giveaway, details are below. And if you're a winner this is the current list of games you get to pick from (more will be added throughout the year): Krosmaster QuestArkhanosCatalystQuest Time of HerosBlood Bowl (base game)High HeavensStop ThiefClank!Clank in SpaceArkham Horror 3rd edBetween Two CastlesThe Captain is Dead: Dangerous PlanetThe Captain is Dead: LockdownArabian NightsMage Knight (base game)AdrenalineCrusaders: Thy will be doneForum TrajanumClash of RageSmashUp: The Big Geeky Box (and a lot of expansions)Dire WildFirefly AdventuresArena of the GodsMunchkin GloomThe Legand of the Cherry TreeSquarriors: The Card GameRenegadeArkham Horror: Final HourSteam RollersThe Century Spiced Road CollectionQuarriorsCherry TreeSpyfall 2Muchkin GloomHouse of DanagerGrowlIunuAbove and BelowEx LibrisDungeon AllianceKrosmaster QuestMunchkin QuestRace for the GalaxyThe Stonebound SagaWay of the PandaCastle Ravenloft Board GameJim Hanson's LabyrinthBetrayal at House on the HillSpy ClubOne Week Ultimate WerewolfBrass LancashireNew FrontiersAlxes And Alies and ZombiesOne Night Ultimate Werewolf (collection)Diceborn HeroesBox of small box games 2021 Giveaway Rules (subject to change at anytime for any reason) Email anytime during the year will give you 1 entry for the rest of the year. Active patrons during the drawing will get entries based on their pledge level. Winner must email within 2 weeks to claim their game(s) and work out shipping, failure to do this will trigger a new drawing for that prize. (In this case, the person will still be eligible for future drawings.) You may only win once in 2021 for this giveaway. (If we do unrelated giveaways, you will still be eligible to win those.) Winner will pick from the current list of games, new games will be added over the year. Go to http://TabletopGameTalk.com/live to learn how to be part of our live audience. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon